By SALINA POST
Red flag warnings have been issued for a large part of Kansas Tuesday, including counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast.
Winds from the south at 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, and relative humidity as low as 17 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended, the weather service noted.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Southwest winds will start the day, before turning more west, then northwest with the passage of a cold front during the afternoon and evening hours. Sustained speeds near 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 to 50 mph will be possible. Relative humidity is forecast at 12 to 20 percent.
Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior, according to the weather service. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
South winds sustained from 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to approximately 50 mph at times are expected. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to range from 10 to 20 percent.